Audio Upgrade 2007 - 2008

I run a single din media player head unit, running my mb quartz 6-1/2 rear speakers. i mounted my kicker 550.3 amp on the back of my 60/40 split. i used 6-1/2 mb quartz components upfront running off my amp. i have a 10" sub that im using too. the system sounds amazing. though do consider buying the spacers for the front speakers as my magnets hit my window so it didnt close all the way (about 1")

I guess im getting some android setup with a least wifi direct, NFC, o direct connect (you name it) so the work can be done on my cell if the unit itself its crappy processing high quality stuff like .flac or .mp4 .h264 etc

Tomorrow night is going to be system upgrade night.. Pulled my Alpine double din video unit and sold it on ebay, purchased a Clarion single din unit with 7" flip out tough screen w/navi and I picked up the video/navi bypass so I can actually adjust my navi while driving. Also going to dynomat the doors, and install focal component speakers in the rear doors. Just need to drill some small holes to flush mouth the tweeters in to the door panels. Just a quick FYI to anyone looking to mount a small amp, check and see if it will fit under the back seats. I have my sub amp mounted underneath the rear passenger side seat with velcro. With the seat folded down you can't even see it and the seat will fold up with out an issue if you remove the plastic brace from the metal piece that supports the seat while folded down. Definitely gives your car a "stealth" look when you are running amps and no one can find them lol.

I guess im getting some android setup with a least wifi direct, NFC, o direct connect (you name it) so the work can be done on my cell if the unit itself its crappy processing high quality stuff like .flac or .mp4 .h264 etc

Just make sure the unit has bluetooth audio playback, it will play what ever you got on your phone.. nice and simple ;-)

I would prefer to sell the Alpine radio and amp together since they match up perfectly, you can add 45 watts to each of your internal speakers with out having to run any additional wires.. Will sell as a package for $150

Shipping cost will depend on whats ordered and where you live, I'm in Jersey so if you are close arrangements can be made to meet up.

Feel free to hit me up with any questions or offers, pics are available upon request.

Anything aftermarket (Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood, Rockford, Polk, etc) will be an upgrade over your stock speakers. What you need to look at is the RMS, if you are only powering the speakers with your headunit then you want something in the 35-50 watt RMS range. Anything more then that you won't have the power to really push the speaker magnet. I'm running Focals in my doors which are rated at 50 watts RMS using an Alpine amp that pushes 50 watts so my music is clean and clear.

So I finally finished installing my new head unit and rear component speakers, and I must say I couldn't be happier. Some if the wiring was a pain in the butt, but it's expected with this kind of thing.
This is how it looks in "stealth" mode lol:
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And this is how it looks in not-so-stealth mode:
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I drilled a big enough hole in the rear door panel to flush mount the tweeters, definitely like how they came out:
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If you are looking to amp your internals and sub, most 4 channel amps are massive, so if you are worried about space you may want to look in to some of the smaller amps that are out there. I use the Alpine KTU-445U, it puts out an additional 50watts per channel, wires in to your existing wiring harness (no extra wires to run), and it will tuck in behind your dash (mine is zip tied behind my glove box. Then you just need a small sub amp which can be mounted under the back seat and you are all done.. everything has amp power and none of the amps are sticking out ;-)

If you are looking to amp your internals and sub, most 4 channel amps are massive, so if you are worried about space you may want to look in to some of the smaller amps that are out there. I use the Alpine KTU-445U, it puts out an additional 50watts per channel, wires in to your existing wiring harness (no extra wires to run), and it will tuck in behind your dash (mine is zip tied behind my glove box. Then you just need a small sub amp which can be mounted under the back seat and you are all done.. everything has amp power and none of the amps are sticking out ;-)

That looks like a kit I saw at a roadster show, they had a surround for many vehicles, and then the Radios came with custom fronts to match the vendor of the car. They looked pretty good for a "fits darn near anything" outfit..

It's nice to see another owner that put components in the rear doors too. I didn't do it for me. I did it for my passengers to get the same imaging front pax do. But I have a question. Why not put the Dec on the top. I had a fold out 15yr ago but was told from the start that the deck would be on top. Here's why. If the screen is out, you never know if a coin or a screw flies out and get dislodged in the tray the screen retracts in and becomes jammed on the penny, quarter, screw, or food. Btw that wouldn't be a warranty fix from the clarion, Pioneer, JVC, etc. Just some food for thought.